JP2021519477A - Systems and methods for the production, management, syndication, and distribution of digital assets through networks within a micro-viewing-based platform for use with exercise equipment. - Google Patents

Abstract

The systems and methods are for the production, management, syndication, and distribution of exercise class content for use with exercise equipment. The athletic content distribution system includes a database that stores the athletic content and data associated with the content provider and the application provider, and a platform server that can operate to facilitate delivery of the athletic content to the athletic device. .. The platform server delivers the archive movement class, receives a selection of one of the archive movement classes, sends data representing the contents of the selected archive movement class, and by the first user. Of receiving activity-based performance data, generating archive performance data for multiple other users, and ranked lists and synchronized archive user performance parameters for display by exercise equipment. It is configured to dynamically update and do at least some of the. Viewing channels can support a variety of curated and priced athletic class offerings, including the acceptance of cryptocurrencies. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

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The present application, filed on March 20, 2019, entitled "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, SYNDICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL ASSETS THROUGH A NETWORK IN A MICRO-SUBSCRIPTION-BASED PLATFORM FOR USE WITH AN EXERCISE APPARATUS" and the title This is a continuation application of US Patent Application No. 16 / 359,972, which was filed on March 21, 2018, "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, SYNDICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITS It claims the interests of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 646,273, entitled "INA MICRO-SUBSCRIPTION-BASED PLATFORM", which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

This application is filed on March 20, 2019, "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, SYNDICANTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL ASSETS THROUGH A NETWORK U.S.A. This is a continuation application of No. 16 / 359,969, which was filed on March 21, 2018, "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, SYNDICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL ASSETST It claims the interests of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 646,273, entitled "BASED PLATFORM", which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

This application is filed on March 21, 2018, "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, SYNDICANTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL ASSETS THROUGH A NETWORK U.S. Pat. Claims the interests or priority of No. 62 / 646,273, "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, SYNDICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL ASSET" issued on April 6, 2010. Are related to US Pat. No. 7,693,914, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The disclosure generally relates to the areas of digital asset production, management, syndication, and distribution, and more specifically, digital asset production, management, syndication, through a network of stores that further distribute digital assets to end users. And systems and methods for delivery.

Digital assets (also referred to as "media assets") include electronically formatted content containing digital data. Digital assets may include electronic files containing digital data such as audio, video, audio-video, multimedia, music, graphics, or any other type of media-related content. Digital assets can be stored and / or embodied in a variety of electronic formats. For example, audio or music files can be stored as WAV or WMA type formats. As another example, a digital asset can be a promotional file or download produced or created by a recording company or music group. As a further example, digital assets may include generated digital content and / or digital content that is streamed live to the user.

Digital assets are often managed through one or more servers accessible over a network such as the Internet or wireless networks. Content owners, such as recording companies, may send their digital assets to another party (eg, end user) in a limited number of electronic formats through one or more service providers or systems. Each electronic format may specialize in one or a limited number of electronic formats (s). Content owners may also be interested in controlling and monetizing the distribution and use of digital assets. A relatively large amount of processing for content owners, or associated host servers or service providers, to support and manage many or all of the potential electronic file formats capable of storing and transmitting digital assets. And / or having storage capacity and having appropriate management software logic and systems to handle a wide range of electronic file formats and financing is required. Typically, this amount of processing and / or storage capacity is very expensive to maintain and is time consuming. Moreover, there is no aggregation of all related skills and abilities into one unified delivery system. There is a need for systems and methods to limit the amount of processing and / or storage capacity required to handle and distribute digital assets to consumers over the Internet or wireless networks. In addition, there is a need for systems and methods to improve operational efficiency involved in the process of synthesizing digital media assets to distribution networks and end users or consumers.

At least one system and method has been designed to control the use and distribution of digital works. However, this conventional system and method does not disclose how to handle a wide range of file formats available to network users. This conventional system and method supports various digital works, and when metafiles direct such associations or groupings, to support the association of such digital works with each other. Lacking a database for metafiles. Therefore, there is a need for systems and methods for the handling and distribution of digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks in a wide range of electronic file formats.

While this conventional system and method may be able to control and distribute digital works in several file formats over a network, the files controlled and distributed by the present disclosure will always be charged, charged. Related to description or electronic commerce. Fees, rate descriptions, or e-commerce are not always required for the handling and distribution of digital assets. Therefore, there is a need for systems and methods for the handling and distribution of non-fee-related digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks.

The conventional systems and methods described above are limited to document publishing and digital rights management. Document publishing typically includes a printer or printer module. Digital rights management relies primarily on the consumption of electronic commerce of digital works, specifically music or other electronic files that are purchased or otherwise accessible after payment of fees. ing.

Moreover, these conventional systems and methods lack any efficient reporting function or mechanism for providing reporting. This system and method discloses a credit database, but lacks any reports derived from reporting databases and metafiles to support syndicated digital works. Therefore, using conventional systems and methods, content providers cannot efficiently manage the distribution of digital assets and can not concentrate on the marketing activities of those digital assets. There is a need for systems and methods for management and reporting in the distribution of digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks.

One current model for the distribution of digital assets is the "digital service provider (DSP)" model. The DSP focuses on licensing and sub-licensing of digital content owned by the digital content owner (s). The DSP licenses and aggregates the content or digital assets from the owners (s) of the digital contents, and distributes the contents to the end users (s) by selling or licensing the digital assets. This is done, for example, by licensing individual digital items (s), that is, by viewing, which allows the end user (s) to have access to a given digital content for a period of time. It may be done.

One way to protect this distribution from unauthorized use is by encrypting the content. The user needs a "key" to decrypt the digital information, and this "key" is provided to the user together with the license. This delivery method is suitable for a particular business purpose (eg, generating revenue from a particular type (s) of digital content). However, since these DSPs are configured to deliver only certain types (s) of digital content forms from which they can earn license revenue, these DSPs are content owners (s). Yes) may not be able to perform all the desired business functions. For example, each piece of revenue-generating digital content (eg, a particular track of audio) may be associated with a number of other digital materials (s) in various formats, some of which It can be useful to content owners in the marketing and / or promotion of revenue-generating digital content.

For example, the promotional content can include video, screen saver, material (s) related to the artist (s) involved in the digital content, and the like. It may also include the right (s) to play the revenue-generating content for a limited amount of time. Owners of digital content (s) may wish to make this promotional distribution as widespread as possible without generating revenue (s) directly from such distributions. The DSPs of the present invention are unsuitable for performing this function. Such systems typically only support the delivery of a limited number of types (s) of electronic files (eg, audio or video in one or more selected formats).

Moreover, because their digital file delivery capacity is limited, they also own content, which is relevant to demographics of the delivery of all digital content, including, for example, promotional content as well as revenue-generating content. The amount of information that can be collected and / or returned to a person is also limited. Therefore, in a "format-agnostic" way (ie, format-agnostic) for a particular folder of the digital content owner (s), or for all digital content related to the project. There is a need for a system that can guide delivery. There is also a need to have the ability to individually collect data about the demographics of each delivery of these types (s) of these types of files (s) in the folders associated with the project.

In addition, all of these features are integrated into one so that digital content owners (s) can delegate all of their digital distribution and information gathering requirements for their distribution to a single entity. There is a need to collect in the digital system. Another category of service providers provides asset distribution to a network of websites. These service providers rarely provide distribution network members with the ability to customize the user experience involved in delivering media assets to end users on a website basis. Some service providers offer limited functionality related to this need. For example, they may be able to show credit lines and logos, as well as some visual information associated with each particular store in relation to the user experience. Such elements are usually characterized within a pre-designed user interface environment.

Therefore, it allows member sites in the distribution network to control various user interface elements related to the assets used through the service, while allowing content owners to control the users associated with their assets (s). There is a need for systems and methods that allow interface elements to be controlled as well.

In view of the above, there is a need for systems and methods for the production, management, syndication, and distribution of digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks.

At least one system and method for controlling delivery and the resulting billing in a digital delivery workflow has been designed. However, this traditional system relies on trading in regular currencies. Therefore, this conventional system cannot ensure that the potential discounted value of the service by the viewer is retained in the long term, and the content is created while reducing or eliminating the risk of the viewer. It cannot encourage viewers to prepay their favorite content creators to allow them to raise money for years of their work.

The systems and methods disclosed are systems, methods, and use cases related to curating digital assets into unique microviews, each with its own ecosystem, duration, and viewer's terms of use. including. This disclosure gives end users the right to access, listen to, and view content within certain micro-viewing ecosystems regulated, curated, and priced by content owners, brands, and merchants. In contrast, it enables viewing and reflects and extends the B2B2C (business-to-business-to-consumer) workflow, which is clearly set out in US Pat. No. 7,693,914. This workflow establishes a unique operational workflow between content owners, merchants (s), and consumers (or "viewers" in the case of viewing grants) on an all-in-one, efficient platform. ing.

Although on-demand viewing services have become popular in recent years, this model has become a problem for some stakeholders: content creators and viewers. For example, in music, full-catalog music brands continue to appear on the market, and while recording companies receive most of the revenue generated by such viewing, many established artists and many music fans. Is not properly serviced by the current model.

Digital files are usually sent under a one-to-one relationship of viewing, where a particular merchant store aggregates selected catalogs specified at a particular price into a single viewing merchant store entity. Represents. Therefore, the viewing price unlocks the available catalogs under one merchant store. Although this has become a known standard, this model is inherently problematic for the individual owners and creators of the catalog, and the revenue per playback received from such viewing is the artist's past. This is because it is publicly known that the revenue of recorded music is very low. For example, if an established artist once sold a significant volume of a new album at a significant retail price, the same artist would earn a penny for that recorded music in a typical viewing model. We're witnessing being replaced by paying a fraction of a penny per play, which has significantly reduced the artist's revenue from recorded music.

In addition, traditional pricing of so-called "complete catalog" offerings (eg, $ 9.99 per month in the US) has proven to be expensive for some viewers, while being required for viewing. The above is included. In fact, if your viewers like listening to country music, you're paying for all genres, accessing 50-60 million tracks that you really don't need. In this context, the average music viewer only listens to 250-1,200 songs a month, but these are often the same songs of the same favorite artist. Therefore, a service that allows the viewer to pay only for the music and artists they want will prove to be advantageous to the viewer. Such services can also increase the revenue of recorded music for imprints of artists and their labels compared to the revenue received from all catalog services. For example, if an artist charges $ 1 a month for their dedicated streaming channel, that's equivalent to 10% market share in all of the $ 9.99 service-leading catalogs each month. No artist typically receives such revenue per viewer from all catalog merchants. In addition, labels / imprints that specialize in specific sub-genres and can price their own micro-viewing, for example $ 2.99 per month, are such equivalents (all catalogs) through a standard distribution system. We don't see (30% market share in service).

Even if a particular merchant store has come up with the idea that microviewing is a worthwhile business model to pursue, it faces many challenges in envisioning a successful and scalable model. First, major and market-leading content providers submit their catalogs in a unified way throughout the technical supply chain, which allows merchant stores to place and price microchannels. There was no way to give more detailed instructions about, and each product was received at a uniform price. Second, merchant stores are important in how their activities are tracked and appropriate, regardless of the unique curation, pricing, and commercialization needs of any particular micro-viewing offering. It tends to support one unified viewer interface (usually including mobile applications in the case of on-demand streaming), regardless of whether it is reported to and paid to stakeholders on the back end. In fact, microchannel merchant stores have typically focused on a single microchannel with one user experience and mobile application. In other cases, attention is paid to user-generated channels, which means that content is uploaded by the end user rather than being licensed and delivered from the content owner's supply chain. For example, it did not have the additional flexibility to provide other curation concepts such as cross-label genre channels, theme channels, and playlist channels.

This limitation of delivery routes and methods creates several business challenges in the market and this disclosure is intended to resolve them. By improving U.S. Pat. No. 7,693,914, the inventor's original patent under this application, the operation, production, syndication, and monetization of microchannel viewing programs can be uniquely novelty, efficient, and monetized. And systems and methods are created that streamline in a extensible way. The improvements provided by the present disclosure have been devised in light of the efficiencies listed above, as well as how the embodiments of the present disclosure solve problems for multiple stakeholders.

Content owners can use the catalog's curation, viewing duration, and viewing price-related unique offerings to create viewing experiences that target specific core viewers, either independently or jointly. By allowing for ration, content owners can improve their revenue per viewer. This proposal has also been shown to apply to artist and label imprints, and the inherent addition of this concept can help drive the growth of content owners' central offices. Over time, most viewers may watch on 3-4 microchannels at a time, resulting in their total monthly spending exceeding $ 10. In addition, the ability to coordinate marketing for specific segments enhances the ability of merchant stores to deliver viewing benefits specific to the appropriate target audience. This has been proven in several ways through OTT video services that allow viewers to "cut the code" and make payments for viewing specific to HBO, Netflix, and other television services. There is. However, in these cases, today, in order to view the work of multiple studios, the viewer must download, install and view it separately on each branded app. In contrast, the patented embodiments of the present disclosure are available for individual viewing and through a centralized OTT app using one set of credentials across all microviews. Concerning multiple, practically unlimited numbers of microviews (or "channels") serviced.

At least one system and method is designed to facilitate crowdfunding for content creators. However, such a system involves a cash donation and therefore has a relatively short period of time for the content provider to deliver the project. In comparison, this disclosure is proactive by core fans, reducing concerns about multi-year service charges collected and escrowed by the Platform for the benefit of content providers, merchant stores, and viewers. Can support multiple years of work funded by. Therefore, centralize, accurate and holistic operation of a large number of micro-payment viewing offerings, including those that utilize cryptocurrencies as a payment method to pre-finance for content owners for longer than usual. There is a need for systems and methods for.

The additional value provided with support for tradable cryptocurrencies may be of the "fan club" type, which allows possession of a cryptocurrency class to be carried out in all or certain finite volumes. Can offer a limited discount period across micro-viewing channels. The value of such clubs is easily and quickly reclaimed and easily recognized by viewers seeking to watch for sufficient micro-viewing during the period to benefit from the price of the fan club's crypto class. can do. If such a cryptocurrency class can be traded as a norm for cryptocurrency offerings, the market can set a high rating over time for fan club prices. Such a secondary cryptocurrency class within the envisioned platform can help strengthen the sponsor platform.

This disclosure addresses the needs mentioned above. The disclosure provides systems and methods for the production, management, and syndication of the distribution of digital assets over a network of stores over the Internet and / or wireless networks. The present disclosure provides systems and methods for the handling and distribution of digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks in a wide range of electronic file formats. In addition, the disclosure provides systems and methods for the handling and distribution of fee-independent digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks. In addition, the disclosure provides systems and methods for management and reporting in the distribution of digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks. In addition, this disclosure addresses and complements the business needs of both content owners and stores for project-centric management of the syndication and distribution process of various media assets (free or for sale). To provide a system and method for.

In general, the systems and methods according to the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are for the production, management, and syndication of the distribution of digital assets over a network of stores over the Internet and / or wireless communication networks. More specifically, the systems and methods according to the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are project-centric production of various assets in a customizable manner, in some respects controlled by the content owner and in some respects by the store. For distribution to, management, syndication, and distribution networks.

The system improves efficiency in the operational processes of digital asset production, management, distribution, reporting, and analysis. In addition, the system is "project-centric" and "format-agnostic", supporting a wide variety of different types of digital assets. The system provides a public and distribution logic that provides the ability to download, stream, handle, or otherwise respond to digital assets on a project-centric basis, regardless of asset type. The system includes Microsoft WMA, Microsoft WMA streaming clips, WMV (video), electronic cards, flash cards, screen savers, MP3, AAC, aacPlus, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MQA, and / or other Internet delivery files. Scan handling files for delivery over the Internet, without limitation. Further, the system includes, but is not limited to, VOX streams, MDI ring tones, Java® audio and video, Internet files, telecommunications device-specific files, and wireless device-specific files, and networks such as wireless networks. It can handle files for delivery via telecommunications devices that communicate via. This feature allows the system to adapt to a variety of partner and client business models that support both Internet delivery and telecommunications media asset delivery. Finally, the System provides enhanced reporting capabilities for the use of digital assets covered by this Disclosure.

More specifically, the system is such that one or more owners or administrators of a digital work use a computerized network such as the Internet, telecommunications networks, wireless networks, or other similar systems. It enables the safe and efficient distribution and operation of the use of digital works to multiple business partners (so-called distribution networks or stores) and ultimately to consumers of such businesses.

Such operations include (i) posting digital works to distribution systems, and (ii) information related to digital works in a unique way for the efficient management of digital works and their related data. Entering, (iii) Applying Communicated Use Rights to Receiving Stores and / or Consumers (Stay Embedded in Digital Works Uploaded Using Third-Party Digital Copyright Management Applications (Some) and (iv) a specific distribution channel assignment for digital works, 0.0, which selects the selected store to receive the work throughout the distribution network. This allows each store to have specific rules of use specific to the same digital work, which allows each store to have a unique user interface for delivering digital works to consumers. May, allocation and (v) monitoring of activities related to digital works throughout the distribution life cycle and after the end date, as well as the business needs of owners or managers of digital works, and of stores that are members of the distribution network. Includes the generation of analytical data from systems that support business needs.

The disclosure features a computer system with an IP database that is updated on a regular basis. When a specific user accesses the system, the user's IP address can be read out, and the country in which the IP address is located can be determined based on the information stored in the database. To a lesser extent, the user's state and / or zip code can also be obtained from the IP address. This provides a system having means for determining whether a regional restriction is applicable to a particular customer.

The networks and infrastructure of the present disclosure do not provide the most efficient form of distribution for a particular format of digital information, whether in digital download format, stream format, or other format. Instead, it focuses on the efficient management and delivery of all types (s) of information.

Distribution of multiple files (s) for each project may be handled through the syndication network of the store (s), and the store (s) may be filed (s) to end users (s) in the store network. Yes) is supplied. These stores (s) may be a mixture of stores (s) that do not individually support all the media formats (s) contained in the product package. For example, one group of stores may handle the distribution of digital downloads, while another store (s) may be used for the distribution of audio or video streams.

End-user information may be collected by an "opt-in" survey (s). When you access the survey (s), a small window opens asking for the email address of the end user (s). The end user is given the option to "opt in" to the artist's (s) mailing list and / or the website's mailing list and / or another "general" mailing list. Birthdays and other information may also be required to provide "general" demographic records that may be associated with future downloads to these particular consumers (s). This is valuable information for content owners (s) to carry out their marketing activities. The survey (s) can be customized for each asset and / or for each store.

For encrypted assets, a license key template containing usage rule information and other field metadata may be added to the opt-in survey (s). This template can also be customized on a per asset and / or per store. Once encrypted, the asset expires (if usage rules are set) and the end user is notified of the expiration. This template can also be customized on a per asset and / or per store.

The improved disclosure addresses the needs mentioned above. The disclosure provides systems and methods for the production, management, syndication, distribution, and monetization of digital assets through a network of stores over the Internet and / or wireless networks, where digital assets are viewed in multiple microviews. It is provided through the offering.

The improved disclosure uses all relevant data from the above process to report from the clearing house, financial accounting system, customer care system (CRM), technical reporting system, sales and royal. Designated by stakeholders such as tee reporting systems, quality assurance systems, intermediate gateway vendors, and merchants, mobile operators, ISPs, payment gateways, content owners, publishers, merchant stores, and other stakeholders. Provide systems and methods for delivering to any other system and receiving such data in a manner that supports business and decision-making rules for such stakeholders.

The improved disclosure is for content owners, and thus merchant stores, to provide multiple viewings with uniquely designed viewing prices (s) and durations (s), each boasting a uniquely curated experience. Improve the consumer experience by providing operational processes that allow you to manage the rights of consumers to use things. This information can also be used by relevant stakeholders to apply multiple business rules, practices and policies between stakeholders and viewers, or between stakeholders. , All of which relate to options for multiple viewing models. One of the novel aspects of the disclosure is that it can be delivered in a unique way and, in contrast to separate and separate platforms, among all stakeholders housed within one platform. It is a structural platform that can also support business relationships. For example, an improved structured software platform could include micro-viewing curating music catalogs from two or more content owners, both agreeing on a monthly viewing price, and then views per period. Share the revenue prorate for.

Each microview is a unique ecosystem relative to the participating content owners, as the platform can support hundreds (and ultimately, an unlimited number) of "additional" models of microviews. And because it includes a unique agreement on how to share the revenue from each unique microview, the system supports the operation of these unique business rules for each microchannel, its content providers and / Alternatively, brand and integrate the channel according to merchant store guidance or hands-on work housed by the microchannel, then report playback and viewers to stakeholders on a regular basis and remit appropriate payments to each.

In addition to the described models that support new and new business solutions for music artists and labels, we also serve other creative individuals within adjacent content areas such as sports, fitness, film, and TV. Can be provided. Anyone who has a reason to engage the viewer for a unique subset of media delivery can take advantage of this disclosure to improve its monetization of its assets by its core end users. For example, a fitness instructor can curate unique and exclusive fitness lessons within his personally branded channel and provide them to end users using this new embodiment of the invention. .. As another example, a private instructor who customizes private lessons in audio, video, and other formats for an individual end user or a subset group of end users will better leverage the embodiments of this patent. You can maximize your business opportunities. In such embodiments of additional use areas, additional input from the end user can affect the services provided to the end user by the channel. For example, a fixed exercise bicycle may deliver end-user exercise performance data to the system, which then uses such personalized data to provide services provided to the end user by the aforementioned channels. The set (eg music) can be modified.

This disclosure is a block diagram of a computing environment that functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a data flow diagram of a computing environment for synthesizing the distribution of digital media through a network of stores. It is a flow chart which shows the method for acquiring the download of the digital asset of the customer through the store of the syndicate distribution system of this disclosure. It is a flow chart which shows the method for acquiring the download of the digital asset of the customer through the store of the syndicate distribution system of this disclosure. It is a flow chart which shows the method for acquiring the download of the digital asset of the customer through the store of the syndicate distribution system of this disclosure. It is a flow chart which shows the method for acquiring the download of the digital asset of the customer through the store of the syndicate distribution system of this disclosure. It is a flow diagram which shows the method for obtaining the license for the use of digital assets through the store in a syndicate distribution system. It is a flow diagram which shows the method for obtaining the license for the use of digital assets through the store in a syndicate distribution system. It is a flow diagram which shows the method for obtaining the license for the use of digital assets through the store in a syndicate distribution system. It is a flow diagram which shows the method for obtaining the license for the use of digital assets through the store in a syndicate distribution system. It is a data flow diagram of the computing environment for the distribution of digital media by this disclosure. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an application server for distribution of digital media according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a data flow diagram of a computing environment for distribution of digital media using cryptocurrency according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an exemplary fixed bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an exemplary fixed bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. An exemplary user interface screen of a fixed bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. An exemplary user interface screen of a fixed bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. An exemplary user interface screen of a fixed bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. An exemplary data flow for content creation and distribution of a fixed bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. FIG. 5 is a diagram of an exemplary network architecture for use with a fixed bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a chart illustrating an exemplary method for synchronizing data between users participating in the same live or on-demand cycling class according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. An exemplary computing environment for the distribution of computer-generated media content according to embodiments of the present disclosure. This is an exemplary content generation process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The systems and methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure provide the production, management, syndication, and distribution of digital assets over networks such as the Internet and / or wireless networks. Systems and methods enable efficient use of processing and / or storage capacity for handling and distributing digital assets over the Internet or wireless networks. In addition, systems and methods are for handling and distributing digital assets in a wide range of electronic file formats over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks. In addition, the systems and methods are for the handling and distribution of fee-independent digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks. In addition, systems and methods are for management and reporting in the distribution of digital assets over networks such as the Internet or wireless networks.

In addition, the systems and methods according to the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a unified operation of multiple microviewing grants, via a web page or mobile application, through one or more merchant stores. It provides an integrated management of multiple micro-viewing offerings that can be grouped together, and each such micro-viewing curates a particular digital asset for a unique and specific viewing arrangement. In addition, such viewing registration can be achieved by e-commerce payment methods, as well as PIN codes, vouchers, and cryptocurrencies.

For example, using the system to produce, manage, and distribute digital assets such as promotional files or downloads from client recording companies to other media companies such as entertainment portals, retailers, or other affiliates. Can be done. In addition, the system is used to provide licensors and distributors with control over their distribution through their digital assets and website interfaces. Finally, using the system, distributors obtain their own promotional files or other digital assets from licensors and further acquire these assets for distribution to consumers, viewers, or end users. Can be made.

As described herein, a "licensor" includes an entity (also known as a content owner) that provides new digital assets such as media files, downloads, and promotions. Licensors can impose specific user restrictions on the content of their digital assets, such as duration of playback, number of plays, delivery type, and quality.

As described herein, a "distributor" includes an online store, an online music store, a web portal, a connected exercise device, a mobile application, or another entity that distributes digital assets. The distributor may also be known as a store or channel partner. Typically, distributors add links to relevant websites that relate to consumers listening to, viewing, or otherwise accessing other digital assets, such as promotions, prior to purchase. Make it possible to purchase the product.

As described herein, "consumers" and "viewers" are services (s) that consume digital assets through various models such as paid ownership, lending, viewing, or earning rewards. Refers to the end user of. As described herein, a "project" is a folder consisting of several or more "digital works" or digital assets. As described, "Merchant Store" and "Merchant Store" are, as further defined herein, the sale of media assets, the sale of viewing to media assets, the lending of media assets, the media. Includes one or more of the stores doing business that utilize assets as rewards, incentives and promotions, or otherwise utilize media assets in various ways, thereby allowing merchants to use media assets. An entity facing an end user, consumer, or viewer who consumes. For example, a merchant may be a retailer, consumer brand, fitness company, mobile carrier, recording company, artist, or fitness instructor, to name a few.

The disclosure includes methods and systems for providing the digital assets of one or more content owners to a computer system accessible by the consumer. In one embodiment, the system and process include creating a database of media assets in one or more formats and organizing the database by project, where each project selects assets other than the asset format. Associated with media assets in the database associated with the attribute. Content owners may also be preset parameters related to media formats, pricing, viewing, and other product regulations (eg, in response to communication from a computer system). The store database may be created to include acceptable media formats, pricing, and other product regulations. Response parameters can include acceptable media formats, pricing, and other product specifications. Consumers may request media assets for selected projects, which may then be transmitted to the content owner in an acceptable format. The media assets of the aforementioned selected project are transmitted to the aforementioned consumer computer system in a format acceptable to the selected consumer (or application on the consumer device) from the selected media assets.

In some embodiments, the method and system is one person to deliver the digital assets of one or more content owners to the consumer's computer system associated with the aforementioned merchant store. It provides the digital assets of the above content owners. The systems and processes are (a) creating a database of media assets in one or more formats and (b) organizing the database by project, where each project has the selected attributes of the aforementioned assets. Organizing and organizing associated with media assets in the database associated with (c) Content owners and affiliates related to the aforementioned telecommunications merchant stores acceptable media formats, pricing, and other product regulations. Creating a store database containing acceptable media formats, pricing, viewing models, and other provisions for merchant stores, according to preset parameters set by the store, and (d) acceptable media. Select media assets according to parameters controlled by the telecommunications merchant store, including format, pricing, and other product regulations, and (e) individual end users and, where applicable. / Or includes the steps of influencing, customizing, and / or modifying the delivered media based on real-time and / or stored data provided by the end-user device (s). There is responsive communication with the consumer computer system of the aforementioned merchant store requesting media assets for the selected project. The aforementioned media assets are transmitted to the aforementioned merchant store in a format acceptable to both the content owner and the merchant store. The media assets of the above-mentioned selected project are transmitted to the above-mentioned consumer computer system in a format acceptable to the consumer selected from the media assets selected in step (d).

Here, with reference to FIG. 1, an exemplary computing environment in which the present disclosure can be implemented will be described. The computing environment includes at least one content management server 102, which generally belongs to, or belongs to, an entity that creates, owns, and / or is a licensor of the media assets (s) to be delivered. Controlled by the entity. Content and / or related content and data may be hosted within one or more content hosting servers 103. For example, promotional material for a record album owned by the content owner may be hosted on behalf of the content owner on the server of the service organization that produced the promotional material.

One or more application service provider (ASP) servers 101 are also provided to host the software platform of the present disclosure. Although an application server is shown, it will be appreciated that the software platform can reside on any computing system that is properly coupled to the rest of the system elements (s). The computing environment also includes one or more store servers (s) 104 and remote devices 105. The remote device (s) 105 includes end-user computing devices that can operate to interface with one or more of the store syndicate servers 104, including computers (s), portables (including mobile smartphones), and so on. It may include wearables, televisions, smart speakers, or other devices (eg, automobiles, exercise equipment) to which media assets (s) can be distributed.

Communication between various components of the system may be performed via a communication network 100 such as the Internet. A communication path suitable for facilitating communication between any communication network (eg, wired, wireless, cellular, wide area network, local area network) and the components described herein (eg, Bluetooth®). It will be understood that) connection) can be used.

Here, with reference to FIG. 2, exemplary communication between the various components of FIG. 1 will be described according to one or more embodiments. The platform 200 (eg, a software platform running on the ASP server 101) is the owner of the digital asset and / or the licensor 201 (eg, via the content management server 102) and their respective content hosts 202 (eg, via the content management server 102). It manages communication with the content host server 103) and, on the other hand, manages communication with the network of store 203 (eg, store server 104). The store 203 communicates with a plurality of end users 204 (eg, via a remote device 105 over a communication network), such as a consumer (s), viewers (s), or end users (s). ..

As illustrated, each owner and / or licensor 201 can communicate with their content host 202 through platform 200. The owner and / or licensor 201 may also be another communication path for purposes not directly connected to the Content Host 202, through the network, or directly to the Disclosure, eg, by an external developer who may also be the Content Host 202. It will be understood that it is also possible to communicate through communications related to the developed promotional material. Two-way communication may also take place between the owner (s) and / or the licensor (s) 201 and the platform 200, and / or between the content host 202 and the platform 200. Two-way communication is also available between the platform 200 and the store 203, and the platform 200 may communicate with the consumer via the store 203.

Distribution of media assets from the owner and / or licensor 201 and / or content host 202 is distributed to consumers, viewers, or other end users 204 via the syndication network of the store (s) 203. The store 203 may then be able to provide the end user, consumer, or distributor with a complete interface for accessing and consuming digital assets such as mobile applications and websites. It will be clear from 2.

Embodiments of the process for delivering digital assets to end users (including consumers and viewers) will now be described with reference to FIGS. 3A-3D. First referring to FIG. 3A, the process of delivering one or more digital assets to the end user 204 begins when the end user requests one or more digital assets through the media store 203 (see FIG. 2). In various embodiments, the end user requests the download of a digital asset (eg, a music file), access to viewing, access to a digital media stream, creation of personalized digital content, or initiation of a request for another digital asset. You may.

The platform 200 first acquires end-user and / or end-user device identification information. In the illustrated embodiment, platform 200 acquires, at block 301, the Internet Protocol address (IP address) of the end-user device, information stored in one or more cookies, and / or viewer credentials for the application. .. For mobile applications (“apps”), the platform can obtain mobile app IDs and viewer credentials. At block 302, it is then determined whether each requested digital media asset has regional restrictions. For example, content owners may want certain media assets to be delivered to the United States but not to any European or Asian country. Information about regional restrictions may be provided to Platform 200 by the media owner or operator and stored in a database associated with the media asset prior to distribution. If there is such a geolocation for the requested media assets, control spans block 303, where platform 200 looks up the IP database and / or country code from the end-user payment form and gives the consumer's address. It matches and validates previous information connected to the consumer with that IP address, such as third-party GeoIP data, which helps determine the location of the end user.

At block 304, whether the requesting consumer's IP address is a "restricted" IP address, i.e., the geography in which the media owner (s) wants the media assets (s) to be delivered. A determination is made as to whether or not it is assigned to a geographical location other than a typical location (s). If the IP address is "restricted", the process proceeds to block 305 and a notification is sent to the consumer that the requested media asset (s) are not available in the consumer's (s) geographic location. NS.

Returning to block 302, the platform proceeds to block 306 if there are no geographic restrictions on the media asset (s) requested by the media owner (s). Similarly, if the consumer's IP address is not a "restricted" IP address (as determined by block 304), the platform also proceeds to block 306. At block 306, a determination is made as to whether a consumer record (s) requesting a media asset (s) exists in the IP database. If a record exists, any necessary update (s) for the current transaction will be made to the consumer's stored record (s) and the program will proceed to block 309 in FIG. 3B. On the other hand, if no particular consumer record (s) currently exist on the platform, the consumer record is made and the cookie is stored. The program then proceeds to block 309 in FIG. 3B.

In block 309 of FIG. 3B, a determination is made as to whether the project file (s) containing the digital assets (s) requested by the consumer have been deleted. If the project file (s) containing the digital assets requested by the consumer have been deleted, block 311 is entered, where the occurrence of the download failure is recorded in the system. At block 311 error information indicating a download failure is returned to the consumer.

If you return to block 309 and the store project file has not been deleted, the program goes to block 312, where the store project file is archived (ie, is no longer actively available on the system). A judgment is made as to whether or not. This store project file may contain information such as user interface data (suitable for a particular store provided to consumers). If the store project file is archived, the download failure is recorded in block 313 and the consumer is notified of the download failure in block 314.

If the store project file is not archived in block 312, block 315 is entered, where the appropriate store project file is archived (ie, no longer actively available on the system). Is determined. The store project file contains the media assets requested by the consumer. If the appropriate store project file is archived (ie, no longer actively available on the system), the download failure will be recorded in block 316 and the consumer will be notified of the download failure in block 317. NS.

If the store project file is not archived, the program proceeds to block 318 of FIG. 3C to determine if the survey template is applicable. Such a survey template may relate to a request for consumer information associated with either a particular project or a particular store provided to consumers. If the survey template is applicable, the survey software will be launched in block 319 and the consumer will submit a survey form with the information required in block 320.

At block 321 a determination is made as to whether the consumer has successfully completed the survey form (ie, the form is "valid"). If the survey form is not "valid", block 322 is entered, where the survey form is redisplayed to the consumer with an error message requesting correction, the program returns to block 320, where the consumer surveys. Resubmit the form. If the survey form is validly submitted (valid information provided by the consumer), the data collected by the survey will be stored in block 323 and the media assets requested by the consumer will be appropriate for that particular store. Downloaded to consumers by the appropriate store using a flexible user interface.

Returning to block 318, if there is no survey template associated with a particular project and / or store used, block 324 will be entered directly and the consumer will use the appropriate user interface for that particular store. , Get digital asset downloads or streams from the appropriate stores. Conversely, in some services for other stores, instead of the consumer arriving from block 315 to block 318, the consumer or viewer arrives at block 325 in FIG. 3D, where the consumer In relation to the store interface used by the consumer, a determination is made as to which viewing (s) the consumer has is active on the platform. For example, a consumer operating an athletic device has viewing for training content (eg, audio, video, and other data associated with a training class) through a store interface accessed through the athletic device. May be good.

If the consumer does not have active viewing, they may be notified to proceed to block 326, which may be viewed on one or more channels (s) via a website or app. You may. Activating channels within block 327 can be done in multiple ways, depending on the store and the channels being accessed. For example, activation can be done via (i) monetary payment, (ii) gift card redemption, (iii) redemption of privilege PIN code, or (iv) cryptocurrency or token purchase or redemption. When the viewer is authenticated in block 328, the session is stored on the system in block 330 and the viewer proceeds to block 331. If the validation process fails at block 328, the viewer is re-instructed at block 329 to modify their data and retry activation. Returning to block 325, if the viewer's record shows that it is in good condition with an active streaming service or channel containing the desired track, the viewer will stream or download the track in block 331. Proceed directly.

4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D show the situation in which the media asset requested by the consumer is supplied in encrypted form and / or the owner (s) of the media asset (s). Alternatively, the licensor (s) wants to impose certain restrictions (s) on the consumer's use of a particular media asset (s), such as a usage limit for a time period selected by the owner / licensor. Related to the situation. This is because, for example, a recording company is promoting the sale of an album and wants to download one or more tracks from the album "for free" based on the promotion of the album, but after a certain period of time (eg 30 days). It can be useful in situations where you want your license to expire. Additional usage rules are available for various DRM software for promotional purposes, as well as for commercial use and / or e-commerce purposes. For example, in some cases, media assets are provided under a rental contract (such as a movie rented for a 48-hour viewing period). In other cases, this process can be useful if the "license" is actually a cryptographic component that can or cannot unlock media assets, but in any case, in the file. The interests of its owners and interested parties to closely track pre-encrypted copyright components at any rate so that the cryptocurrency system can be tracked by a third party or by the system itself described above. Allows you to track transactions of media assets for.

With reference to FIG. 4A, the licensing process begins at block 401 of FIG. 4A, where a determination is made as to whether the study template is prelicensable. That is, whether consumers are required to complete the survey as a requirement to obtain a license. Such research can provide valuable demographics and / or marketing information to the owner (s) or licensors (s) of the media asset (s), or to the store (s). Therefore, a "free" license offer over a limited time period can act as an incentive for consumers to take the time to complete the requested investigation. In other cases, the survey simply collects end-user credentials as a cryptocurrency user, thereby tracking decentralized networks (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and others) that track activity in ledgers. Allows transactions via file decryption by (such as the network of).

If the survey is applicable, block 402 of FIG. 4A is entered and the survey software is launched. At block 403, the consumer submits a survey form, and at block 404, the validity of the information provided by the consumer is checked. If the consumer makes a mistake (s), block 405 is entered, where the survey is redisplayed to the consumer with an error message, the program returns to block 403, and the consumer resubmits the survey form. do. If the survey information is "valid", the submitted information is stored in block 406 and the platform will in block 407 the consumer's IP address, the appropriate cookie, the appropriate app ID, and / or the appropriate cryptocurrency. Obtain a consumption ID or a transaction ID.

Returning to block 401 of FIG. 4A, block 407 of FIG. 4A is directly populated if the study template is not prelicensable. From block 407 of FIG. 4A, the program proceeds to block 408 of FIG. 4B, where a determination is made as to whether there are regional restrictions on the distribution of the requested media asset (s). If there are regional restrictions on the delivery of the requested media asset (s), block 409 is entered and the IP database is checked for IP address matching and validity with the IP address provided by the requesting consumer. Will be done. For clarity, with different iterations of the system, regional restriction checks can occur at different stages of the workflow.

In block 410, the area other than the area where the IP address is restricted (ie, the IP address is authenticated for licensing by the owner (s) of the media asset (s) or the licensor (s). Is assigned to). If the IP address is restricted, the consumer will be notified in block 411. If the IP address is not restricted, or if there is no regional restriction (as determined by block 408 in FIG. 4B), the program proceeds to block 412. At block 412, a determination is made as to whether the consumer record exists within the platform. If such a record exists, the record will be updated with data saved from the survey that the consumer may have just completed. If no consumer record exists, block 414 is entered, consumer recording is done, and then in block 415, the consumer's appropriate cookie is stored.

In either case, the next step in the program is block 416, where a determination is made as to whether the store project file record has been deleted. If the store project file record has been deleted, a license failure is recorded in block 418, error information is returned to the consumer in block 419, and then the licensing sequence is terminated. If the store project file record has not been deleted, the program proceeds to block 417 of FIG. 4B, where the data fields (s) are retrieved from the store project file record. The program then proceeds to block 420 of FIG. 4C, where calculations to the end date of the license, if any, are performed.

Next, in block 421, a determination is made as to whether the current date is later than the end date of the license period desired by the owner (s) of the media asset (s) or the licensors (s). It is said. For example, the licensed digital asset may be licensed for a fixed period of time before or at the same time as the release date of the associated album. If the end date is "elapsed", a failure is recorded in block 425 and the consumer is notified in block 426. If the end date of the license has not yet "elapsed", block 422 is entered, where the current date is the start of the license period as determined by the owner or licensor of the digital media asset desired by the consumer. A determination is made as to whether it is before the day.

If the current date is not before the license start date, block 423 is entered, where the store where the consumer requested the license is archived (ie, no longer active on the system). Is determined. If the store project file is not archived, block 424 is entered, where the store project file containing the desired media asset (s) is archived (ie, no longer active on the system). Is made, and the program proceeds to block 427 in FIG. 4D.

If the current date is before the start date of the license for the digital media asset (s) requested by the consumer (as determined in block 422), and / or the store for which the license was requested Licensed if archived (as determined in block 423) and / or if the store project file containing the digital media assets (s) is archived (as determined in block 424) Appropriate failures of the granting process are recorded in block 425, and consumers requesting a license to use digital media assets (s) are notified in block 426.

With reference to block 427 in FIG. 4D, appropriate licenses applicable to consumers, stores (s), and / or projects (s) are generated. As shown in block 428, the license information includes the URL of the requested digital media asset (s). The URL may also be included in a referenceable smart conduit associated with an applicable cryptographic transaction. Then, in block 429, the appropriate rights (s) are obtained from the service database and / or cryptographic network for a particular store project file regarding the download or stream requested by the consumer. Finally, in block 430, the license is delivered and there is an option to display the appropriate user interface format template to the consumer based on the store identification information and the project identification information as well as the complete metadata.

With reference to FIG. 5, an exemplary data flow diagram of a computing environment for the distribution of media assets by the assumed B2B2C system is shown. In the block column marked with 500, a plurality of content owners who provide media assets to the distribution platform of block 501 are shown.

Content owners, for each media asset, (i) their regional flags of the countries in which the media assets may be used, (ii) their products in local currency and numerical value for such countries or regions. It may include various business attributes such as the selling price of (iii) their allowance of products included in viewing in the area, as well as other content, pricing and distribution information. In some cases, content owners may specify business attributes that are unique to only one or several stores within the distribution platform, while the rest of the stores receive a different set of attributes. For example, a content owner may sell a particular media asset exclusively at store 3 before the particular media asset is available to all other stores (a concept known as the "window wing"). It should, and perhaps, may decide to offer a discount on store 3 costs that week. Other manageable parameters include, but are not limited to, DRM clauses, cryptocurrency terms, suggested retail prices (SRPs), and start and end dates for various attributes. The operation of these minor changes is supported by embodiments of the invention, as illustrated by block 501, with the appropriate data relationships to allow decisions to be easily entered into the platform operation portal. to support.

Block 502 shows how media assets are published and regulated to multiple merchant stores. Stores can use the media asset database created in Block 501 to create offerings to end users, from websites that sell downloads to mobile applications that sell streaming viewing. There are also any other possibilities made possible by business rules that can be agreed upon by the content owner. The store can see the usage rules offered to the store by catalog owner and by product, and model end-user offerings accordingly, such as download models, streaming viewing models, and any other model. Can be transformed into. The store controls their end-user experience, pricing, and catalog curation.

The systems and methods disclosed herein can be embodied in websites operating via another network, such as the Internet or wireless networks. An exemplary application server 600 that implements an embodiment of the distribution platform of the present disclosure is shown in FIG. In one embodiment, the application server facilitates a website running on a processor-based platform, such as a web server that may be hosted by a system operator or another operator. The system may include one or more processors 602, memory components 604, and database 620. The platform may include software instructions stored in memory 604 for execution by processor 602, including various logical components and processes disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the platform is an activation engine or production module 610, a front-end server and operations server 612, an encoder, and a digital rights management module 614 (encryption-based currency and tokens with a non-centralized network). Includes (which may include trade promotion), a media server 614 (eg, Windows® Media Server), a download manager module and a streaming manager module 614, and a reporting or monitoring module 614.

The platform can be configured with the activation engine 610 to facilitate the production, hosting, and delivery of digital assets according to the present disclosure. The Platform is one or more online promotion, sales initiatives, and sales initiatives for one or more partners so that they can publish and deliver digital assets or content to one or more end users or consumers. Further configured for production, operation, and monitoring of viewing plans. Finally, the platform is configured to generate detailed reports on all activities involved in the production, hosting and delivery of digital assets, including the production, hosting and delivery of digital assets. Includes the production, operation, and monitoring of one or more online promotions, sales, or viewing plans involved (eg, through the reporting / monitoring module 614). Each module of the platform is protected, ensuring secure user access to each of the production, operation, and monitoring modules.

The database 620 and operating module (implemented within the management server 612, for example) host digital assets such as media files, digital assets, deliver digital assets, and licenses provided to digital assets in a detached manner. Is configured to manage. For example, the database 620 or operating module can provide license and reporting only services, which allow certain distributors to host certain digital assets on their own servers and deliver files independently. can do.

The activation engine or production module 610 may include functionality for controlling and monitoring bandwidth, download rate, streaming playback, and maximum volume limits for all or part of the digital assets managed by this disclosure. This functionality provides careful control of budget constraints that can be placed on the relevant client and any relevant digital asset.

The method of this disclosure is the price at which the price of a particular content owner's catalog or a subset thereof to merchants is charged as a percentage of the merchant's total revenue from aracult sales or the merchant's total revenue from viewing sales. It may include a setting rule. The method includes the delivery of digital content structured as a B2B2C (enterprise-enterprise-consumer) ecosystem between the content owner (B), the merchant store (B) and the viewer (C). The platforms disclosed herein provide a single platform between B2B2C, which allows each to multiple merchants and / or viewing stores or channels through a single access of each stakeholder. It will be possible to have available dates and pricing specifications.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, an embodiment of the operation of the content distribution environment according to one or more embodiments of the present application will be described. The content distribution environment includes a distribution platform 720 that can be implemented as a network server as disclosed above. The distribution platform 720 facilitates the delivery of digital content (such as media assets 742) to the user 702. The user 702 operates an end-user device 704, such as a mobile phone, which device includes a client application 706 that facilitates communication with a merchant application 732 hosted by the merchant on the merchant server 730. For example, in one embodiment, the client application 706 can allow the user 702 to play music, and the merchant application 732 allows the user to access music files hosted through the distribution platform 720. It may include a store that enables it. In another embodiment, the end-user device 704 may be associated with an exercise device (eg, a fixed bicycle, treadmill) and the client application 706 is an interface for accessing exercise-related content through merchant server 730. I will provide a. Exercise-related content may include fully produced content such as pre-recorded audio and / or video content, and / or based on specific data provided by the end user and / or by the exercise device. Real-time customized audio and / or video components may be incorporated.

In some embodiments, user-generated content is added to the service and may be woven together with content provided by the content owner in any media access and / or selective viewing plan. Delivery of digital content to the platform may be facilitated through merchant stores and / or applications through multiple supply chain platforms used to deliver content directly to end users. User-generated content may be added by client application 706, merchant application 732, and / or content host 750. The merchant server 730 can facilitate one (or more) client application (eg, client application 706), and the mobile application can represent multiple merchant stores.

In the illustrated embodiment, the content provider 740 provides access to the media asset 742 through the content host 750. The content host 750 is a media asset 754. Contains a database 752 for storing and accessing. The content provider 750 manages access to the media asset 754 through the distribution platform 720, which includes a database 722 that stores content data 724 and viewing data 726. The viewing data 726 organizes the media assets into a unique viewing model, which may allow multiple viewing plans to be produced, syndicated, and operated on the distribution platform 720. Each such viewing grant can include one or more viewing periods (ie, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, five-year periods, etc.), each of which has its own viewing price. The merchant store (eg, through the merchant server 730) is essentially within the viewing channel. The viewing price may be stated in currency or any type of reward code (ie, stored value, promotion, prepayment). Stand-alone "Discount Club" membership may be offered, covering some or all short-term channels within the service and featuring a constant percentile discount (with certain restrictions) on selected channels. The aforementioned discount clubs may be sold via credit card or cryptocurrency.

In various embodiments, multiple microviews may be provided by a particular merchant store via a unified OTT / mobile app or web page, and each such microview channel is its own branding. , Pricing, and content curation. One or more microviews may be provided by the distribution platform via an API service embedded in one or more merchant store-specific OTT / mobile apps or web pages.

The illustrated environment can also facilitate the exchange of cryptocurrency values. In one embodiment, the cryptocurrency can be used to trade the value associated with the viewing price, enable viewing through cryptocurrency purchases, and / or cryptocurrency tokens (eg, token 708). ) Promotes a sub-viewing model provided to the user 702 along with viewing. Cryptocurrencies that support each microchannel viewing donor may include unique cryptocurrencies and tokens (or coins). Selling out a particular token may coincide with selling out the balance of a particular micro-viewing viewing period, and in a system where transactions in such coin value exchanges are honored by the distribution platform 720. Cryptocurrency engine 727 and cryptocurrency data 728 stored in database 722 may be included.

The value of the micro-viewing donor is, for example, the amount of digital data, the number of selective song plays per period, or the total length of listening time per period (eg, so-called "metering"). It may be gated by various content-related parameters such as. Channels can also accept content from end users. The content uploaded to the micro-viewing channel described above may be uploaded in whole or in part by, for example, the end user / viewer of so-called user-generated content. Micro-viewing provides one or more viewer experiences, such as on-demand streaming, on-demand downloads, discounted downloads, tethering downloads, non-bidirectional streaming, or any of these highlights. The viewing channel value for a period of time can be held in certain cryptocurrency coins that end users can trade with each other, either directly or through cryptocurrency trading sites and platforms, and therefore the past paid at the time of purchase. Regardless of the value of, trade at the current value for the balance of the viewing period for a particular microchannel.

In some embodiments, viewing may be supported by a tradable cryptocurrency that provides the benefits of a "fan club". Fans of artists can, for example, long-term fund artists on a viewing or prepaid viewing basis and receive profits in the form of cryptocurrencies. As another example, fitness instructor fans can long-term fund their instructors for each viewing or prepaid viewing, as well as benefit in the form of cryptocurrencies. For example, owning a particular cryptocurrency class can offer a limited discount period over all or a particular finite volume of micro-viewing channels. The value of such clubs is easily and quickly reclaimed and easily recognized by viewers seeking to watch for sufficient micro-viewing during the period to benefit from the price of the fan club's crypto class. can do. If such a cryptocurrency class can be traded as a norm for cryptocurrency offerings, the market can set a high rating over time for fan club prices. Such secondary cryptocurrency classes within the envisioned platform not only help supporters strengthen their platforms, but also stakeholder interests in each channel, such as the aforementioned artists and the aforementioned fitness instructors. They can assist, develop content for their fans, and procure the resources needed to invest in relevant content and infrastructure.

The platform may also provide an escrow service to monetary value provided through crypto coin exchange, where content owners within the channel are smart contracted when they first sell crypto offerings. You can receive escrow funds based on the delivery of the milestones listed for your viewers. For example, content provider 740 may provide prepaid viewing for future content. The content provider 740 may be, for example, a musician who provides prepaid viewing to fund the creation of music content, or a personal trainer who provides exercise-related content to users of the exercise device. In some cases, the content is for the end user based on the historical performance dataset available on the merchant's server and / or on the end user equipment data provided in real time during the end user's exercise. Can be customized.

User 702 can use client application 706 to access application 732 on merchant server 730 to purchase prepaid viewing. User 702 may submit payment 706 (eg, credit card payment, cryptocurrency) through distribution platform 720, which distributes viewing data 726 to associate user 702 with prepaid viewing. The distribution platform 720 may further transmit the token 708 to the end user device 704 which may be used by the user 702, as described above. After the content provider 740 creates the media asset 742 (eg, a music album), the media asset 742 can be provided to the content host 750. The media asset 742 is now made available through the distribution platform 720 to users who meet certain access requirements, such as those who own prepaid viewing. User 702 can use the client application 706 to download the media asset 710 from the distribution platform 720 or otherwise access it. In some cases, the end user streams the content provided. In other cases, the content provided is dynamically, real-time, or near-real-time rendered based on data input from the end-user exercise device that is wholly or partially relevant to the end-user's exercise performance. It may be customized in style.

Example: Content distribution for exercise equipment

Here, an exemplary embodiment for promoting the distribution of exercise-related content will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 12. Embodiments of the present disclosure enable efficient management of digital content, including the creation of multiple channels of distribution and payment models. The systems and methods disclosed herein offer many benefits to media consumers, content creators, and merchants across a wide variety of uses.

In various embodiments, merchants may access distribution platforms to facilitate the delivery and monetization of digital content. Merchants may curate one or more channels of digital content aimed at different end-user scenarios and set channel pricing and distribution restrictions. For example, merchants may sell exercise equipment including displays and audio speakers for playing video and audio content. The Merchant may provide digital content targeted at users of the Merchant's athletic equipment, such as digital content associated with exercise classes taught by trainers. Users may access the digital content from the distribution platform using the local application associated with the exercise device. Local applications may be associated with merchants and / or users, allowing distribution platforms to provide exercise equipment and / or digital content associated with users. In this way, the user may be provided with the targeted digital content option, and the merchant controls the delivery of the digital content to its athletic device user to ensure a quality user experience. Can be done.

Distribution platforms also benefit content creators by facilitating content distribution and monetization. For example, an athletic instructor may provide additional content through its channel and charge the user for access on a per-use, viewing, or different basis. Through the local application associated with the exercise device, the user engages with the exercise instructor through the distribution platform to ensure individual coaching, personal training, class instruction, and other exercise experiences through the distribution platform. be able to. The instructor can establish one or more channels of instructor content and establish viewing and other payment models on the distribution platform. In some embodiments, the instructor and merchant establish an association through the delivery platform, allowing the instructor to deliver content through the merchant channel in a way that may include a revenue sharing model.

Generally, with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, various embodiments of the exercise device will be described here. Although embodiments are illustrated with fixed bicycles, exercise classes, and other exercise-related content, the present disclosure may be implemented in other exercise equipment and / or other content creation and delivery applications. It will be understood that it is good.

In various embodiments, the local system 800 comprises a fixed bicycle 802 with integrated or connected digital hardware including at least one display screen 804. The fixed bicycle 802 may include a frame 806, a handlebar stanchion 808 that supports the handlebar 810, a seat stanchion 812 that supports the seat 814, a rear support 816, and a front support 818. .. The pedal 820 is used to drive the wheels 822 via a belt, chain, or other drive mechanism. Wheel 822 may be a heavy metal disc or other suitable mechanism. In various exemplary embodiments, the pedal force required to rotate the wheel 822 can be adjusted using the resistance adjustment knob 824. The resistance adjustment knob can directly or indirectly control the device that increases or decreases the resistance to rotation of the wheel. For example, by rotating the resistance adjustment knob clockwise, a set of magnets 826 is moved relative to the wheels, increasing resistance to rotation and the force that the user must apply to the pedals to create wheel spin. Can be increased.

The fixed bicycle 802 may also include various features that allow for adjustable positions such as seat 814, handlebar 810 and the like. In various exemplary embodiments, the display screen 804 may be mounted in front of the user in front of the handlebars. Such a display screen may include a hinge 828 or other mechanism to allow adjustment of the position or orientation of the display screen with respect to the rider.

The digital hardware associated with the fixed bicycle 802 may be connected to the fixed bicycle 802, integrated into the fixed bicycle 802, or remotely located and wirelessly connected to the fixed bicycle. May be done. The display screen 804 may be attached to a fixed bicycle or may be attached separately using a fixed bicycle, but should be positioned within the line of sight of a person. Digital hardware includes digital storage, processing, and communication hardware, software, and / or one or more media inputs / or display screens, cameras, microphones, keyboards, touch screens, headsets, and / or audio speakers. It may include an output device. In various exemplary embodiments, these components may be integrated with a fixed bicycle. All communication between and within such components may be multi-channel, multi-directional, wireless, or wired using any suitable protocol or technique. In various exemplary embodiments, the system provides access to users' accounts, performance, and other relevant information from local or remote personal computers, laptops, mobile devices, or any other digital device. It may include related mobile and web-based application programs to be provided.

In various exemplary embodiments, the fixed bicycle 802 is equipped with various sensors capable of measuring the range of performance indicators instantaneously and / or over time from both the fixed bicycle and the rider. You may. For example, a fixed bicycle may include a power measurement sensor such as a reluctance power measurement sensor, or an eddy current power monitoring system that provides continuous power measurement during use. Fixed bicycles can also include a wide range of other sensors for measuring speed, pedal rhythm, wheel speed, and so on. Fixed bicycles can also include sensors for measuring the rider's heart rate, respiratory rate, hydration, or any other physical characteristic. Such sensors may communicate with storage devices and processing systems on the bicycle, in the vicinity, or at remote locations using wired or wireless connections.

Hardware and software within the sensor or in a separate package may be provided to calculate and store a wide range of performance information. Related performance indicators that can be measured or calculated include distance, speed, resistance, power, total work, pedal rhythm, heart rate, respiratory rate, hydration, calorie consumption, and / or any custom performance that can be developed. The score is included. Where appropriate, such performance indicators are calculated as current / instantaneous values, maximums, minimums, averages, or sums over time, or using any other statistical analysis. be able to. Trends can also be determined, stored, and displayed to users, instructors, and / or other users. A user interface may be provided to the user to control the language, units, and other characteristics of the various information displayed.

In various exemplary embodiments, the fixed bicycle 802 may be equipped with one or more large display screens 804, cameras, microphones, and speakers or other audio outputs. The display screen 804 may be mounted directly on the fixed bicycle 802 or may be otherwise arranged within the user's viewing area. In various exemplary embodiments, at least one display screen is integrated into or attached to the fixed bicycle and, as illustrated, a rider placed approximately in the center of the fixed bicycle handlebar 810. Positioned in front of. Various mechanisms can be used to allow the user to customize the position of the display screen (s).

In an exemplary embodiment, the display screen 804 may be attached to the fixed bicycle 802 via a curved structure extending upward and forward from the front stem of the frame 806. The curved structure may include a slot or opening that penetrates it and extends along a portion of the length of the curved structure. The mounting stanchion or similar structure on the display screen can be attached to the curved structure by means of a mounting stanchion or structure and a pin penetrating the curved structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the pin may have a mechanism such as a thread that allows the mounting strut or structure to be tightened to hold and lock in a particular location and position.

The display screen 804 may be driven by a user input device such as a touch screen, mouse, or other device. In various exemplary embodiments, the touch screen display is placed approximately centrally between the handlebars and mounted on a fixed bicycle located directly below the handlebars. The display screen may be of any size, but optimally it displays a range of information that includes one or more video streams, a range of users and other performance indicators, and a range of information that includes different control ranges. Sufficient size and orientation to allow.

In various exemplary embodiments, the user selectively presents a range of different information on the screen, including live and / or archived video, performance data, and other user and system information, on a touch screen or Other interfaces can be used. The user interface can provide a wide range of control and information windows that can be accessed and removed individually and / or as a group by click, touch, or gesture. In various exemplary embodiments, such a window may provide information about the user's own performance and / or information about the performance of other participants in the same class both past and present.

The user interface can be used to access member information, system login and logout, and access to live content such as live exercise classes and archived content (referred to as "on-demand ride" in the figure). User information may be displayed in various formats and may include history and current performance and account information, social networking links and information, achievements and the like. The user interface can also be used to access the system, update profile or member information, manage account settings such as information sharing, and control device settings.

With reference to FIGS. 9A-9C, the user interface 900 includes selecting the information to be displayed and arranging how such information is displayed on those systems by the user. It may be presented on the display screen 904 to allow you to manage your own experience. The user interface may superimpose and present multiple types of information so that different types of information can be easily selected or deselected by the user. For example, performance information may be displayed on top of the video content using translucent or partially transparent elements so that the video behind the information elements can be seen with the information itself. ..

The user interface 900 can present a variety of screens to the user, allowing the user to move quickly using the provided user input device, including by touching if a touch screen is used. can do. In various exemplary embodiments, the user interface may provide a home screen that provides basic information about the system and available options. With reference to FIG. 9A, such a home screen provides a direct link to information such as scheduled class 902, archive class 904, leaderboard 906, instructor 908, and / or profile and account information 910. You may. The screen may also provide a direct link to content, such as a link to participate in a particular class 912. The user can select such a link using an applicable input device, such as by touching the touch screen at the indicated location or swiping to move a new screen. You can move between different screens in the interface. The user interface may also provide other information related to the user, such as social network information, and navigation buttons that allow the user to quickly navigate between different screens within the user interface.

In various exemplary embodiments, the user can select both live content and archived content. For example, if the user selects scheduled classes 902, they may be presented on a screen showing the schedule for the next class. The user interface allows the user to select a class by time, instructor or boarding type, and / or start a class that is currently in progress or will be started. Class schedules may be presented in any suitable format, including calendars, lists, or any other suitable layout.

In various exemplary embodiments, when the user selects archive classes 904, they may be presented with a screen showing available archive classes sorted by any suitable category. FIG. 9B shows an exemplary display of archive classes. The thumbnail or icon 918 representing the archive class may be displayed in any suitable format and may include the number of times the user has previously ridden in the class, or information related to other performances or classes. Classes may be accessed by selecting specific thumbnails or icons.

Referring to FIG. 9C, in various exemplary embodiments, when the class is playing on the display screen through the user interface 900, the main video feed is displayed in full screen as the background video or screen. It may be displayed in the upper subwindow. Ride time, elapsed time, remaining time, distance, speed, resistance, power, total work, pedal rhythm, heart rate, respiratory rate, hydration, calorie consumption, and / or any custom performance score that can be developed. Information elements may be provided in different parts of the display screen to indicate any performance indicators that include. The information displayed may also include trends or relationships between different performance indicators. The display is specified by a color that indicates the current performance compared to the average performance of the class or over time, such as red to indicate that the current performance is below average or green to indicate that it is above average. Can show the index of. Trends or relative performance can also be indicated using colors and shapes, such as the red down arrow, to indicate that current performance is below average.

The main window 920 showing the live or archive class selected by the user. In various exemplary embodiments, the performance indicator windows 922, 924, 926, 928, and 930 may indicate a particular performance indicator for the user's current ride, past ride, or other performance information. Such a performance indicator window may be presented anywhere on the display screen and may be user selectable so that it can be displayed or removed by screen touch or gesture. As shown in FIG. 9C, window 922 displays distance and speed. The window 924 displays the current pedal rhythm along with the user's average and maximum rhythms, as well as the class average, and displays an indicator arrow 932 indicating whether the user's rhythm is increasing or decreasing. Window 926 displays the power output in watts, along with the average output, maximum output, class average, and total output, along with similar indicator arrows. Window 928 displays resistance both numerically and graphically, and window 930 displays calories burned and heart rate.

The user interface may allow the user to switch between displaying the maximum, average, and total results for different performance indicators. The user interface may also allow the user to hide information elements such as performance indicators, video streams, user information, etc. at once or individually. Performance information may also be hidden or displayed in various display bars that can be displayed as a group or individually. The user interface may provide complete control over audio volume, input, and output, as well as display output characteristics.

The leaderboard 934 can also be displayed to allow the user to see the performance of others compared to others in the same class. In various exemplary embodiments, the leaderboard may be configured to display the relative performance of all riders, or one or more subgroups of riders. For example, a user may be able to select a leaderboard that displays performance such as riders in a particular age group, male riders, female riders, male riders in a particular age group, riders in a particular geographic area, and so on. .. The user may be provided with the ability to completely deselect the leaderboard and remove it from the screen. In various exemplary embodiments, the system may incorporate various social networking aspects, such as allowing the user to follow other riders or create groups or circles of riders. User lists and information can be accessed, sorted, filtered, and used in a wide variety of different ways. For example, other users may sort, group, and / or based on any characteristic, including personal information such as age, gender, weight, or performance such as current power output, speed, or custom score. Can be categorized.

The leaderboard 934 may be fully interactive, allowing the user to scroll up and down the rider ranking to select a rider to access detailed performance data for that rider or to follow that rider. It is possible to create a connection, such as by selecting, or to establish direct communication, such as through an audio and / or video connection. The leaderboard can also display the user's personal best in the same or equivalent class to allow the user to compare the current performance with the previous personal best. The leaderboard may also highlight a particular rider, such as the rider the user is following, or other to indicate a connection for a particular entry on the leaderboard or to provide other information. Visual cues may be provided. In various exemplary embodiments, the leaderboard also allows the user to constantly view their location and performance information as they scroll through the leaderboard.

In various exemplary embodiments, the system calculates and displays one or more custom scores to illustrate one or more aspects of user performance. An example of such a custom score is a decimal number calculated for a particular class or user session. Such scores can also be calculated using performance data from some or all classes or sessions over a particular time period. In an exemplary embodiment, the custom score takes into account the boarding time, the total amount of work during that time period, and the number of classes over a given time period.

In various exemplary embodiments, performance information about other users may be presented on the readerboard 934 or within any other format, including formats that can be sorted by related performance parameters. Users choose whether to make their performance available to all users, selected users, and / or instructors, or to keep it private so that no one else can see it. You may.

In various exemplary embodiments, the user interface can also present one or more video streams from a range of different sources. For example, one video stream may be live or archived class content shown in the main window, while one or more additional video streams are displayed in other windows on the screen display 804. You may. The various video streams may include any other video content, including live or recorded streaming instructor videos or one or more live video chat streams.

The user interface can also provide additional windows that can be used to display additional performance data, information about classes, instructors, other riders, etc., or various content including secondary video streams. .. Such additional windows allow users to view various information about other current or past participants, compare performance, and open or close voice or video chat streams or other communication channels. can do. In various exemplary embodiments, the user can simultaneously access other content, including movies, television channels, online channels, and the like. Secondary windows 940, 942, 944 may display various information and content. The secondary window 940 displays the user's name, the name of the current class, and base class information.

Example: Content creation and distribution of exercise equipment

Here, an embodiment of a system for delivering content to an exercise device will be described with reference to FIG. The content of the exercise class experience may be generated by a content provider (eg, an exercise instructor) using one or more video cameras 1000, an instructor microphone 1002, and a music player 1004 as inputs to the audio mixer 1006. .. The audio mixer outputs the content to the analog-to-digital converter 1008, and the analog-to-digital converter 1008 provides the converted data to the production switch 1010. The production switch sends the production video to the video encoder 1012, which stores the encoded video in the local storage device 1014 and sends it to the video transcoder 1016. The video transcoder outputs the transcoded data to the video packetizing device 1018, and then the video packetizing device 1018 outputs the packetized data stream to the content distribution network 1020 (see, for example, FIGS. 1 to 7). And send to the remote system user 1022 through (as described above). In various exemplary embodiments, the instructor and / or user may be provided with access to a content creation platform that he / she can use to assist in content creation. Such platforms include music selection and editing, volume control management, chat or other communication pushouts to users, payment criteria definitions, viewing criteria definitions, and as described herein. Tools for other content delivery standards may be provided.

As mentioned above, through the user interface on the fixed bicycle 802, the user may access the list, calendar, and schedule of live and recorded cycling classes available for delivery through the display screen 804. .. In various exemplary embodiments, when the user selects a class, the local system accesses and displays the main data stream for the class from the content delivery platform of the present disclosure. This main data stream may include video, music, audio, text, or any other data and may represent a live or previously recorded cycling class. Local systems may be equipped for hardware video accelerated encoding / decoding to manage high definition video quality at up to 1080 pixels, based on existing technology. The local system can automatically adjust the bit rate / quality of the class's data stream to bring the highest quality video to the rider according to the user's bandwidth / hardware limits.

In various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system and method includes all users and / or instructors and various components of the content distribution platform of the present disclosure, including merchant application servers and content providers. ) May include multi-directional communication and data transfer capabilities that allow sharing of video, audio, audio, and data. This allows users to access and view multi-directional video and audio streams from instructors and / or other users, regardless of location, during live or recorded classes, private or conference. Direct communication with other users can be established to have video and / or audio communication in the form. Such a data stream can be established through the local system 800 for presentation through the main window, display screen 804, or within a secondary window. In various exemplary embodiments, the user can manage multiple data streams to select and control inputs and outputs. The local system allows the user to control not only the volume of the main audio stream for the class, but also other audio channels for different users, or even irrelevant audio streams such as phone calls or their own music selections. May be possible. For example, this allows the user to reduce the volume of the instructor to facilitate conversations with other users. Such a data stream may be mixed with media assets provided by one or more content providers through the content distribution platform.

For live classes, in various exemplary embodiments, the instructor has the ability to communicate simultaneously with the entire class, or to contact individual users and solicit feedback from all users in real time, regardless of location. You may be doing it. For example, the instructor may ask the user verbally or text a pop-up message to the user for feedback on difficulty, music selection, discipline, and so on. The user can then answer through the user's onboard system by selecting the appropriate answer or by providing verbal feedback. This allows the instructor to use crowdsourcing to tailor the class to the needs of the participants and improve their class by soliciting feedback or voting on the characteristics or elements of a particular class. be able to.

In various exemplary embodiments, the instructor may also be able to set performance goals, and the system may measure the user's performance against the goals and display them to the user and the instructor. For example, the instructor may set a goal indicator (eg, target power and rhythm) and then display it color-coded next to the user's measurements to indicate whether the user meets this goal. good. The system may also allow the instructor to remotely adjust the bicycle settings for individual users.

In various exemplary embodiments, the user can control access to his or her information, including sensor data, sexual performance indicators, and personal information. Such data is retained on the local system, sent for storage and management by the remote system, shared with other users, or stored remotely but shared with other users. It does not have to be. Users may also choose to disclose their presence on the system to other users or join the class without the other users knowing their presence. Such data can be securely shared with content generators to generate real-time media content in response to sensor data, performance indicators, and other class-related information.

In various exemplary embodiments, the user has access to a list of participants in all or selected current and / or past classes. Such a list may include information such as a custom score that provides information about total power, speed, rhythm, resistance, or relative user performance for such users. Such a list can also include controls that allow the user to open the live stream to the user, such as a live video chat stream.

System features and user resources

In various exemplary embodiments, networked exercise systems and methods may allow users to create accounts and store and manage their performance data. As mentioned above, the system may allow users to view upcoming live class schedules, sign up for future live streaming classes, and set reminders. Users may also be able to invite others to attend live classes and set up text, email, voice, or other notifications and calendar entries. Users can use the system, account, performance, etc. via a web-based or application-based interface for desktop and / or mobile devices, in addition to the user interface of the local system 800 associated with their fixed bicycle 802. And all other data may be accessible.

In various exemplary embodiments, the system can provide simultaneous participation synchronized by the system by multiple users to the recorded class and of the same communication and data sharing features available in the live class. Allows access to everything. Such a feature allows riders who are simultaneously in the same recorded class to compete with each other as well as past performances or "ghost" riders in the same class.

With reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the system provides synchronized live and / or archived video content and live and / or archived sensor data, as disclosed herein. It may be configured to serve users via a digital asset distribution platform. In various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system delivers audio, video and other content from multiple user bicycles 1100 communicating with the video chat platform 1102 and one or more content providers or hosts 1106. It may be configured to communicate with a receiving distribution platform 1104 (such as the system disclosed in FIGS. 1-7). The user bicycle 1100 can also communicate with various other networks and servers. For example, the user bicycle 1100 may exchange sensors and performance data and / or signaling with various databases 1108 containing historical or "ghost bicycle" data. The distribution platform 1104 and / or application server 1110 (eg, a store server or merchant server as described herein above) provides signals over a network to collect, store, and manage data across the system. Can be controlled.

One challenge for using comparative data from live and / or historical sources is synchronization, because some users may start the ride before the start of the actual class and others. This is because they may participate after the class has started. To provide accurate data on leaderboard class performance, including archive performance data, each class may have a specific "progress" or start signal that serves as a start time point for data comparison. The archived performance data may be calibrated to the same "progress" signal as the live participant data, allowing comparison data to be presented through the end of the class through a leaderboard or other display. The "stop" signal at the end of the class indicates the end of the performance comparison for both live and archive performance data. If the rider joins the class after the "progress" signal, the data can be properly synchronized from the time of joining the ride.

FIG. 11 shows various events with respect to time, which time increases from left to right on the lower scale. Whether live or archived, the timeline of the class itself is displayed at the top, below which is the timeline of four different riders. Video delivered for a live or archive class can start before the actual class starts at 1220 when the video starts. The GO signal time point 1222 indicates the start of the class or class comparison period, the STOP signal time point 1224 indicates the end of the class or the end of the class comparison period, and the end video time point 1126 indicates the end of the video stream. For riders 1, 2, and 4 all starting before the GO signal time point, the GO signal serves as their start time time point for class performance indicators. In the case of rider 3, the time point of the actual start time functions as the rider start time point of the class performance index. In the case of riders 1, 2, and 3 who have continued beyond the STOP signal time, the end time of the class performance index is the STOP signal time, and in the case of rider 4, the time when the ride is actually stopped is the end time.

Such a system can be used to provide live and past performance (ghost bicycle) data of a user or other participant during a class in various numerical and graphic formats for comparison and competition. It is also possible to simultaneously display live and past performance data or target performance data for the user, allowing the user to compare the benchmark with his or her performance in real time during or after the class. In various exemplary embodiments, the system can also allow users to establish a handicap system to equalize competition between different users, allowing for a wide range of base competition.

In various embodiments, the system can use the information provided by the local system to generate new media content in real time. The information may include sensor data, user performance indicators and / or classes, user personal preferences (eg, music selection), and other data. For example, user selection and / or feedback regarding a particular music selection may be used to generate new music in a similar style. Here, an embodiment of a content creation and distribution system and method will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

Referring to FIG. 13, the local system 1310 includes a user operating an exercise device including one or more sensors and a processing system that generates one or more performance indicators and / or user preference information. During exercise, the local system 1310 transmits session data 1312 to the distribution platform 1320. In various embodiments, the session data 1312 includes sensor data (eg, resistance, rhythm, user heart rate), performance indicators (eg, speed, distance, position on the leaderboard), and / or user preference information (eg, eg). It may include your favorite music, training preferences). The viewing service module 1322 verifies that the active viewing of the local system 1310 (users and applications) is identified in the viewing data 1326 of the database 1324 and transfers the session data 1312 for content creation. In one embodiment, session data 1312 is provided to a content provider / host system 1340 that includes a content generation module 1342. In some embodiments, merchant server 1350 running application 1352 (eg, a training application) receives session data 1312 from the local system and adds additional session data tracked or stored by application 1352. can do.

The content provider / host system 1340 uses the received session data 1332 to generate new digital media content, such as music or video content. The content generation module 1342 may generate new media content using the stored content data 1346 and user data 1348 (eg, information about previous content generated for the user). The generated media content 1360 is returned to the distribution platform 1320 and provided to the local system as the generated media content 1362. The generated media content 1362 may include a mixture of both the generated media content and the existing media content. For example, the video of the class instructor and the audio of the spoken instructions of the class instructor may be mixed with computer-generated music.

Here, an embodiment of media content generation will be described with reference to FIG. Content generation module 1342 receives a stream of session data 1402 that can be used to generate media content in real time for streaming back to the local system. In one embodiment, session data 1402 is provided in a functional extraction module 1410 that extracts data characteristics used to generate media content. The generated features are provided to a content generation system, which may include a trained neural network configured to receive the generated features and output the generated music content 1430.

During operation, the media content creator may establish a channel as a content creator through the distribution platform. The media generation system can use the input from the local system to create music and video to create an artificial reality for the athletic experience. This artificial reality may be mixed with content from the fitness instructor, including audio from the fitness instructor, video from the fitness instructor, leaderboard information, and more. The media is dynamically generated and fed back to the channel for delivery to the local system.

In some embodiments, the generated media content allows for a personalized content package controlled by the content creator. The delivery platform can track and manage content separately, including artificially created content. The generated content can also change dynamically during an exercise session based on leaderboard information, data from other users, instructors and data from other sources. In some embodiments, the content creator composes music through an artificial intelligence system that receives data such as speed, resistance, and heart rate from the user and produces media content that corresponds to the exercise session. For example, the beat speed per minute can vary according to the user's pedal rhythm. Video content can be modified in a similar way.

In some embodiments, the user can select content from different services and the delivery platform can seamlessly mix the content together for delivery to the local system. For example, a user can use stock video to initiate a scenic ride while music is dynamically generated based on data from an athletic session.

It will be appreciated that the content generation and distribution systems disclosed herein can be used for other applications than exercise sessions. For example, the patient may access a set of content managed through viewing (eg, the stage of physical recovery) and view to a channel that provides content for physiotherapy. The delivery system can match the user to the content creator and / or make recommendations. The viewing services disclosed herein can facilitate a therapist / patient relationship and allow content providers (eg, physicians or therapists) to make progress and use, including sensor feedback, camera feedback, and the like. Allows you to track. In another embodiment, the content generation and distribution system may be used in an educational environment to provide instructions to the user in a controlled series of videos.

In various exemplary embodiments, the system may include a unique identifier on each bicycle to allow the system or user to track indicators on the bicycle. This information may be used for user identification or maintenance, location identification, etc. In various exemplary embodiments, the system can also be configured to provide finished classes. This will allow private instructors to work individually or in small groups, or allow groups of users to ride with or without an instructor.

In various exemplary embodiments, the user can log in and / or access system and account information via any suitable communication technology, including NFC, Bluetooth®, WAN, and the like. .. The user may also be provided with a card key, FOB, or other device, or the fixed bicycle shall provide face recognition or voice recognition technology that automatically logs the user in and accesses account information. Can be done. Users can log in from their home fixed bike or from any other bike that has access to the system. Thus, while on the move, users can access complete account history, all content, and all features from a networked fixed bike, such as a hotel, gym, or cycling studio in a different location.

In various exemplary embodiments, mobile applications allow users of unnetworked fixed bicycles to use tablet computers or mobile phones and mobile digital devices such as access content, live streams, and other system features. It may be possible to access the system. The mobile device may access the system over any suitable network using a dedicated application or browser.

In various exemplary embodiments, one or more secondary display screens can be used by the system to display exercise class content. A secondary display screen is provided for the content or system for the exercise class to allow the content provided by the system to be displayed through the user interface using a device such as CHROMECAST or a similar integrated device. May be used to display other content provided by. The user interface may automatically detect the availability of such enabled devices and allow the user to select a display screen for specific content.

Although the above description includes many details, these details should not be construed as being limited to the scope of the present disclosure, but merely as an example of the disclosed embodiments. One of ordinary skill in the art will assume many other possible variations within the scope and intent of this disclosure. For example, an exercise device is exemplified, but the disclosed device is one of many possible end-user platforms, and an exercise bicycle is an example of one of many possible exercise equipment options. Will be understood. In various embodiments, various data inputs from a device or set of connected devices include speed, resistance, heart rate, temperature of the location, location (on the map), brightness / darkness of the location, and end user. It may include, but is not limited to, a known history of (eg, likes and dislikes such as music genre preferences and artist preferences). Such data may serve to customize the content serviced by the system to the end user in real-time or near real-time rendering, which is a recommendation for pre-packaged on-demand content. It may be the actual rendering or modification of the content itself in response to such input. All such content and functionality can be adapted to channel viewing of the digital content distribution systems and methods disclosed herein.

In various exemplary embodiments, the media distribution system is a database that stores information about media assets, application servers, content providers, and end users, and media assets from content providers to application servers and end user devices. It includes a platform server that can operate to facilitate distribution. The platform server is to maintain content restriction data about stored media assets, the content restriction data including access parameters received from related content providers, and to generate multiple channels. That is, each channel has channel characteristics associated with an application server and / or content provider, defining and generating at least one media asset, and one of a plurality of channels. It may be configured to process and perform viewing requests from the end user for viewing, which is granted to the end user to satisfy content restriction data and channel characteristics, and to provide channel media assets according to viewing. Deliver to the end user.

The platform server may be configured to process payments from end users according to viewing requests and distribute a portion of payments among merchants and content providers according to access parameters, channel characteristics, and / or viewing. .. The platform server may be further configured to receive the user-generated content and mix the user-generated content with the channel media assets prior to delivery to the end user. The database contains data organized by the viewing model, and the viewing model is produced, synergized, and operated by the platform server as a viewing media channel, and multiple viewing plans defined by the content provider and / or application server. May include.

The media distribution system may further include a cryptocurrency engine capable of operating to generate, sell, trade, and operate cryptocurrency tokens, which have values recognized by the platform server and are platforms. The server is further configured to accept one or more of the cryptocurrency tokens as payment for viewing. In some embodiments, selling a particular cryptocurrency token corresponds to selling a portion of the viewing.

In some embodiments, the delivered media asset has a format suitable for the exercise device and includes content associated with the exercise session of the exercise device. In this configuration, the platform server receives session data from the exercise device, the session data including sensor data, user performance indicators, and / or user preference data, and contenting the session data. Transferring to the provider, receiving updated content associated with the exercise session from the service and / or content provider, depending on the session data, and delivering the updated content to the exercise device. And may be further configured to do.

The updated content associated with the exercise session is computer-generated or computer-modified media content generated from the session data through the neural network, or computer-generated and combined with existing content from the session data through the neural network. Alternatively, it may include a combination with computer modification media. Computer-generated media content may include computer-generated music and / or computer-generated video, computer-generated content is generated in real time during an exercise session, and computer-generated content is rhythm, speed, and / or heart rate data. It changes according to the change of the included session data. The content provider's media assets may include exercise class content, including audio cues from the exercise instructor, and video content of the exercise instructor and / or landscape, and the content associated with the exercise session may include the exercise session. Delivered to the end user by the application server through the facilitating application, the application facilitating the athletic session produces session content for delivery to the end user along with the media assets.

In various exemplary embodiments, the method for delivering a media asset is to store information about the media asset, application server, content provider, and end user, and from the content provider to the application server and end user device. Includes promoting the distribution of media assets in. The method is to maintain content restriction data about the stored media assets, that the content restriction data contains, including the access parameters received from the relevant content provider, and to generate multiple channels. For each channel has channel characteristics associated with an application server and / or content provider, defining and generating at least one media asset, and one of a plurality of channels. Processing of viewing requests from the end user may further include: viewing is granted to the end user to satisfy content restriction data and channel characteristics and deliver channel media assets to the end user in accordance with viewing. ..

The method is to process payments from end users according to viewing requests and to distribute a portion of payments among merchants and content providers (s) according to access parameters, channel characteristics, and / or viewing. , May be further included. The method may further include receiving the user-generated content and mixing the user-generated content with the channel media asset prior to delivery to the end user. Storage of information may include organizing data by viewing model, which is produced, syndicated, and operated by a platform server as a viewing media channel by a content provider and / or application server. Includes multiple viewing plans defined.

In some embodiments, the method may further include generating, selling, and / or operating cryptocurrency tokens. The cryptocurrency token may have a platform server and a value recognized by the platform server, and the method may further include accepting one or more of the cryptocurrency tokens as payment for viewing. Selling a particular cryptocurrency token may correspond to selling a portion of the viewing, the platform also offers the option to trade tokens across viewing channels under certain business conditions, and / Or may support end-user transactions of such tokens.

In some embodiments of the method, the delivered media assets have a format suitable for the exercise device and include content associated with the exercise session for the exercise device, the method is session data from the exercise device. The session data is a sensor (or a sensor that includes multiple devices that simultaneously provide data, such as a Bluetooth® cardiac monitor that provides input via a bicycle) data, user performance indicators, And / or receiving, including user preference data, transferring session data to the content provider, and receiving updated content associated with the exercise session from the content provider, depending on the session data. It further includes that and delivering the updated content to the exercise device.

In some embodiments, the updated content associated with the exercise session includes computer-generated media content and / or computer-extended media content generated from session data through a neural network. Computer-generated and / or computer-enhanced media content may include computer-generated music and / or computer-generated video, or computer-generated music and / or computer-enhanced video, and computer-generated content is generated in real time during an exercise session. Computer extended content is extended in real time during an exercise session. In some embodiments, computer-generated and / or computer-extended content responds to changes in session data including, but not limited to, rhythm, speed, length, temperature, location, brightness, and / or heart rate data. Computer-generated and / or computer-extended content can be used for past session data such as end-user setting preferences, end-user selection such as favorite songs, playlists, and genres, and end-user history exercise session performance data. It changes accordingly. The content provider's media assets may include exercise class content, including audio cues from the exercise instructor, and video content of the exercise instructor and / or landscape, and the content associated with the exercise session may include the exercise session. Delivered to the end user by the application server through the facilitating application, the application facilitating the athletic session produces session content for delivery to the end user along with the media assets.

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An exercise content distribution system for delivering exercise content for extended use of a computer at home to a first user of the exercise device.
A database that stores the exercise content and data associated with the content provider and the application provider.
A platform server capable of facilitating the delivery of the exercise content to the exercise device.
The platform server
Delivering a plurality of available archive exercise classes for display on the exercise device for selection by the first user.
Receiving a selection of one of the available archived exercise classes from the exercise device.
Sending data representing the content of the selected archive exercise class for display on the exercise device, and
The first aspect of receiving performance data from the exercise device, wherein the performance data causes movement of a portion of the exercise device during the selected archive exercise class. Receiving and receiving, which is based on user activity and contains a first user performance parameter
Generating archive performance data representing archive user performance parameters of a plurality of other users over at least a portion of the selected archive exercise class, wherein the archive performance data participates in the archive exercise class. In generating, which was previously generated by the first user and / or one or more other users.
Synchronizing the archive performance data so that the archive user performance parameter represented by the archive performance data is synchronized with the first user performance parameter.
Dynamically updating at least some of the first user performance parameters ranked list and the synchronized archive user performance parameters for display by the exercise device, thereby said the first. A system configured to simulate that one user competes with at least some of the other users. The performance data includes sensor data, user performance indicators, and / or user preference data.
The platform server
Transferring the performance data to the content provider and
Receiving the updated content associated with the archiving movement class from the content provider in response to the performance data.
The system of claim 1, further configured to deliver the updated content to the exercise device. The updated content associated with the archive movement class
Computer-generated or computer-modified media content generated from the performance data through a neural network, or
The system of claim 2, comprising a combination of existing content and computer-generated or computer-modified media generated and combined from said performance data through a neural network. The exercise content includes computer-generated content, including computer-generated music and / or computer-generated video.
The computer-generated content is generated in real time during the transmission of the selected archive movement class.
The system of claim 2, wherein the computer-generated content changes in response to changes in the performance data, including rhythm, speed, and / or heart rate data. The system according to claim 2, wherein the exercise content of the content provider includes exercise class content including an audio signal from the exercise instructor, and video content of the exercise instructor and / or landscape. The content associated with the selected archive movement class is delivered to the end user by the application provider through an application running on the application server that facilitates the selected archive movement class.
The system of claim 2, wherein the application promoting the selected archive exercise class uses the exercise content to generate session content for delivery to the end user. The platform server
Maintaining the stored content restriction data for the exercise content, wherein the content restriction data includes access parameters received from the relevant content provider.
Generating multiple channels, each channel having channel characteristics associated with an application server and / or said content provider, defining and generating at least one media asset.
Processing a viewing request from an end user for one of the plurality of channels, in which viewing is granted to the end user and satisfies the content restriction data and the channel characteristics. That and
The system of claim 2, further operable to deliver and perform channel media assets to the exercise device in accordance with said viewing. The platform server processes payments from the end user in accordance with the viewing request.
It is further configured to allocate a portion of the payment between the application server and the account associated with the content provider according to the access parameters, the channel characteristics, and / or the viewing. The system according to claim 7. The database contains data organized by the viewing model.
7. The viewing model of claim 7, wherein the viewing model comprises a plurality of viewing plans defined by the content provider and / or application server that are produced, syndicated, and operated by the platform server as viewing media channels. system. Further equipped with a cryptocurrency engine capable of generating, selling, trading, and operating cryptocurrency tokens,
The cryptocurrency token has a value recognized by the platform server and has a value.
The platform server is further configured to accept one or more of the cryptocurrency tokens as payment for the viewing.
The system of claim 7, wherein selling a particular cryptocurrency token corresponds to selling a portion of the viewing. A method for delivering exercise content for extended use of a computer at home to a first user of the exercise device.
To store the exercise content and the data associated with the content provider and the application provider.
Including facilitating the delivery of the athletic content to the athletic device.
To promote the delivery
Delivering a plurality of available archive exercise classes for display on the exercise device for selection by the first user.
Receiving a selection of one of the available archived exercise classes from the exercise device.
Sending data representing the content of the selected archive exercise class for display on the exercise device, and
Receiving performance data from the exercise device, the performance data is the first when the first user causes movement of a portion of the exercise device during the selected archive exercise class. Receiving and receiving, which is based on the activity of one user and contains the first user performance parameter.
Generating archive performance data representing archive user performance parameters of a plurality of other users over at least a portion of the selected archive exercise class, wherein the archive performance data participates in the archive exercise class. In generating the archive performance data previously generated by the first user and / or one or more other users.
Synchronizing the archive performance data so that the archive user performance parameter represented by the archive performance data is synchronized with the first user performance parameter.
Dynamically update at least some of the first user performance parameters ranked list and the synchronized archive user performance parameters for display by the exercise device, thereby the first. A method comprising simulating one user competing with at least some of the other users. To store media assets that have a format suitable for the exercise device and contain content associated with the exercise session for the exercise device.
Receiving session data from the exercise device, wherein the session data includes sensor data, user performance metrics, and / or user preference data.
Transferring the session data to the content provider and
Receiving the updated content associated with the exercise session from the content provider in response to the session data.
11. The method of claim 11, further comprising delivering the updated content to the exercise device. 12. The method of claim 12, wherein the updated content associated with the exercise session comprises computer-generated media content and / or computer-extended media content generated from the session data through a neural network. The computer-generated media content and / or the computer-enhanced media content includes computer-generated music and / or computer-generated video, or computer-enhanced music and / or computer-enhanced video.
The computer-generated media content is generated in real time during the exercise session.
The computer-enhanced media content is expanded in real time during the exercise session.
The computer-generated media content and / or the computer-extended media content changes in response to changes in the session data, including rhythm, speed, length, temperature, location, brightness, and / or heart rate data.
Depending on past session data, the computer-generated media content and / or the computer-extended media content may include end-user configuration preferences, end-user-selected songs, playlists, and genres, and / or end-user history exercise session performance data. 13. The method of claim 13, which varies. 14. The method of claim 14, wherein the media asset of the content provider comprises exercise class content, including audio cues from the exercise instructor, and video content of the exercise instructor and / or landscape. The content associated with the exercise session is delivered to the end user by the application server through an application that facilitates the exercise session.
12. The method of claim 12, wherein the application facilitating the exercise session uses the media asset to generate session content for delivery to the end user. To store information about the media assets, application servers, content providers, and end users.
Further including facilitating the distribution of the media assets from the content provider to the application server and end user device.
To promote the delivery
Maintaining the stored content restriction data for the media asset, wherein the content restriction data includes access parameters received from the relevant content provider.
To generate a plurality of channels, each channel having a channel characteristic associated with the application server and / or the content provider, and defining and generating at least one said media asset. ,
Processing a viewing request from the end user for one of the plurality of channels, wherein the viewing is given to the end user and satisfies the content restriction data and the channel characteristics. To do and
12. The method of claim 12, comprising delivering the channel media asset to the end user in accordance with said viewing. Processing payments from the end user in accordance with the viewing request
17. Claim 17, further comprising allocating a portion of the payment between the application server and the account associated with the content provider according to the access parameters, the channel characteristics, and / or the viewing. The method described. Further including storing information, including data organized by the viewing model,
17. The method of claim 17, wherein the viewing model comprises a plurality of viewing plans defined by the content provider and / or application server, produced, syndicated, and operated by the platform server as viewing media channels. .. Further including generating, selling, and / or operating cryptocurrency tokens,
The cryptocurrency token has a value recognized by the platform server and has a value.
The platform server is further configured to accept one or more of the cryptocurrency tokens as payment for the viewing.
19. The method of claim 19, wherein selling a particular cryptocurrency token corresponds to selling a portion of the viewing.

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